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# What is a passphrase

A Passphrase, also known as a **Hidden Wallet**, is an optional custom phrase added to your Recovery Phrase.

Using the same Recovery Phrase with different Passphrases generates completely different wallet addresses.

For example:

* Recovery Phrase + Passphrase A = Wallet A
* Recovery Phrase + Passphrase B = Wallet B
* Recovery Phrase only (without a Passphrase) = Original wallet

A Passphrase is **not** your wallet password or part of your Recovery Phrase. **It is an additional security parameter used to derive your wallet.**

### Why Use a Passphrase?

**A Passphrase adds an extra layer of protection to your Recovery Phrase.**

Even if someone obtains your Recovery Phrase, they cannot access your hidden wallet without the correct Passphrase.

Common use cases include:

* Creating a hidden wallet for storing high-value assets.
* Keeping a small amount of assets in a regular wallet while storing the majority in a hidden wallet.
* Adding extra protection in case your Recovery Phrase is exposed.
* Separating wallets for different purposes.

### Security Tips

* Passphrases are case-sensitive and spaces and special characters matter.
* If you lose your Passphrase, the corresponding hidden wallet cannot be recovered.
* Your Recovery Phrase and Passphrase together control access to your hidden wallet. Back them up offline, store them securely, and never share them with anyone.

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### FAQs

#### Can I import a Passphrase wallet into another wallet?

Yes.

A Passphrase is part of the BIP39 standard and is not unique to TokenPocket. As long as the destination wallet supports Passphrases, you can restore the same wallet using the **same Recovery Phrase and the exact same Passphrase**.

If the destination wallet does not support Passphrases, you can still recover the hidden wallet by importing its corresponding private key.

#### Why is my wallet address different after importing?

This is usually caused by one of the following:

* The Recovery Phrase is incorrect.
* The Passphrase is incorrect, or its capitalization, spaces, or special characters do not exactly match.
* The Passphrase option was not enabled during import.

Make sure both your Recovery Phrase and Passphrase are entered exactly as they were when the wallet was created.

#### Will changing my Passphrase change my wallet address?

Yes.

A Passphrase is part of the wallet derivation process. Any change—including a single letter, uppercase/lowercase difference, space, or symbol—will generate a completely different wallet address.

#### Does TokenPocket store my Passphrase?

No.

Your Passphrase is stored only on your local device and is never uploaded to TokenPocket's servers. TokenPocket cannot view, recover, or reset your Passphrase.

#### Can I change my Passphrase?

No.

A Passphrase cannot be changed for an existing wallet. Using a new Passphrase creates a completely new wallet with a different wallet address.<br>

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[**Create & Import Hidden Wallet with Passphrase**](https://help.tokenpocket.pro/en/security-knowledge/security-measure/passphrase#create-a-passphrase-wallet)